For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 639 students in Barron, WI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Barron, WI are Advanced Learning Academy Of Wisconsin, Woodland Elementary School and Riverview Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barron, WI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in Barron have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is equal to the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Barron, WI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Advanced Learning Academy Of Wisconsin
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1050 E Woodland Ave
Barron, WI 54812
(715) 537-5627
Barron, WI 54812
(715) 537-5627
Grades: K-12
| 30 students
Rank: #22.
Woodland Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
808 E Woodland Ave
Barron, WI 54812
(715) 537-5621
Barron, WI 54812
(715) 537-5621
Grades: PK-4
| 311 students
Rank: #33.
Riverview Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
135 W River Ave
Barron, WI 54812
(715) 537-5641
Barron, WI 54812
(715) 537-5641
Grades: 5-8
| 298 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Barron, WI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Barron, WI include Advanced Learning Academy Of Wisconsin, Woodland Elementary School and Riverview Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Barron?
3 public elementary schools are located in Barron.
What is the racial composition of students in Barron?
Barron public elementary schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is equal to the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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